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Sierra State Parks Foundation
September 22 at 8:37am

Furry friend or foe? Can you identify this common Tahoe mammal?

It's a Douglas Squirrel or Chickaree! This talkative tree squirrel can be found scampering up trees, dropping pine cones, and moving food to their storage area called a minden.

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Furry friend or foe? Can you identify this common Tahoe mammal?

It's a Douglas Squirrel or Chickaree! This talkative tree squirrel can... See More

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Sierra State Parks Foundation
September 15 at 7:11am

PINE LODGE PORCH RESTORATION COMPLETE! This is a big year for restoration milestones. California State Parks maintenance staff from all over the state came to learn historic techniques for restoring limestone plaster ceilings and wood shingled roofs such as those at the Hellman-Ehrman Mansion... See More

PINE LODGE PORCH RESTORATION COMPLETE! This is a big year for restoration milestones. California State Parks maintenance staff from all over the... See More

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Sierra State Parks Foundation
September 9 at 8:12am

In Episode 72 of the Tahoe TAP podcast— the podcast where Things, Adventure, and People shine around the Jewel of the Sierra, hosts Mike Peron and Rob Galloway sit down with Michael Myers, Executive Director of the Sierra State Parks Foundation, for an inspiring conversation about the past,... See More

In Episode 72 of the Tahoe TAP podcast— the podcast where Things, Adventure, and People shine around the Jewel of the Sierra, hosts Mike Peron and... See More

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Sierra State Parks Foundation
September 8 at 6:53am

Some park campgrounds and facilities may be closed, but our historic home tours of the Hellman-Ehrman Mansion and Vikingsholm Castle, along with the Visitor Centers, remain open until September 30th!
After that, they'll be closed in preparation for wintertime ☃️

Some park campgrounds and facilities may be closed, but our historic home tours of the Hellman-Ehrman Mansion and Vikingsholm Castle, along with... See More

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Sierra State Parks Foundation
August 25 at 6:31am

Have you saved your spot for the last live music summer event of the year?
Featuring a talented jazz quintet that will get you on your dancing feet, a mansion tour, romantic alpenglow mountains and lake views, and delicious wine sponsored by @highway12wines, along with apps, it's a... See More

Have you saved your spot for the last live music summer event of the year?
Featuring a talented jazz quintet that will get you on your... See More

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Sierra State Parks Foundation
August 14 at 7:20am

Here's your excuse to go golfing this week! We are proud to participate in the @laketahoegc Lake Tahoe Golf Course's American Golf Foundation Ambassador program from August 15 - 21. We're fundraising to support the Foundation and Tahoe California State Parks through a fun on-... See More

Here's your excuse to go golfing this week! We are proud to participate in the @laketahoegc Lake Tahoe Golf Course's American Golf... See More

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Sierra State Parks Foundation
August 11 at 6:47am

Vikingsholm Castle tours are still open!! Thankfully, while Vikingsholm is getting the TLC it critically needs, we are still offering tours of the castle during construction.
- No advance reservation required. Visit the Emerald Bay State Park Visitor Center to buy tickets.
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Vikingsholm Castle tours are still open!! Thankfully, while Vikingsholm is getting the TLC it critically needs, we are still offering tours of the... See More

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Sierra State Parks Foundation
July 31 at 6:00am

Last year's BIG BLUEgrass Benefit Concert was truly a magical event. From multigenerational families reconnecting and dancing, to smoking good BBQ and crisp drinks on the lawn while listening to the live music, it was fun to see the park so alive and energetic. 🪕🪕🪄🪄BIG BLUEgrass returns... See More

Last year's BIG BLUEgrass Benefit Concert was truly a magical event. From multigenerational families reconnecting and dancing, to smoking... See More

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